Kruger National Park
User Reviews (387)
South Africa ParksEmail Ilana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An experience that makes you hunger for more.
Visiting the Kruger for the first time was a fantastic experience. We loved the atmosphere and beauty of the bush, added some 20 new bird species to our birding lists, ate well at the Mugg and Beans now available at several camping sites and enjoyed satisfactory accommodation. Although our visit was shortly after the drought and we didn't have as many wildlife sightings as we could have, the size of the park and the knowledge of an abundance of species kept us in anticipation of what we could see around the next corner. We boasted for weeks after with memorable photographs and we knew instantly that we would purchase a wild card and visit the park more regularly. A bush-lover's dream.
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Email sharonpe | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kruger National Park never disappoints!
After many visits to Kruger in the past 6 years, I can honestly say that no matter what time of year or which season, Kruger never disappoints in the opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife in their most natural state. Every trip had certain highlights - on my most recent trip in March, because of the arrival of the rains, we saw lots of young babies of many species. It was quite a delight. Whether doing a self-drive through the park or using the services of the restcamps or independent operators, one will be able to experience the opportunity to see life and death in its most basic form. I also appreciate the courteousness of other Kruger visitors and park staff. There is something magical about an African safari and Kruger Park is certainly one of the best managed in the world. I will be back again!
A real wild life experience,one must see in life time
I saw all big 5 and many more,experienced a night safari in bushes.Good rangers well trained. Skukuza camp had all facilities,good food,nice accomodation in chalets,Safari jeeps designed for full view for game drive
Excellent camp manager(Peter) at Skukuza.
Take a break for Panaroma,3 hours wonderful pine and ecalyptus forest, a drive away from Skukuza ,Natures gift ,the Canyon,God's window,Lisbon falls
An incredibly humbling and rewarding adventure I WILL do again with my son when he is of age.
Kruger is a breathtaking and surreal place, I cannot effectively describe it but I will try. From the moment (and in the way) you arrive you Kruger you will feel like you're in a fairy tale, each camp receives you with such care and kindness, it even seems as if the animals all follow suit. The feeling you get while walking through the African wilderness with nothing but a guide and a bottle of water will drive you wild, you will begin to feel like prey and you will really grasp a better understanding of how big and beautiful the world is. The accommodation we stayed at (Tanda Tula) made you feel like you arrived in heaven. The home made local food, the interaction with all of the staff and the beautiful decor and provisions were always top notch, not to mention the drinks ;). A tour at 530am and then again at 4pm allowed you to see all angles and aspects of the wild. Our guides were so personable, and geared their tours to suit our personalities and needs. If you go - pray you get stuck in a down pour, its the most romantic experience.
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Email Timothy Hastings | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kruger - a remarkable and life-changing place on this earth
We stayed at Lion Sands Resort, which shares borders with Kruger National Park: same wildlife, closer views, fewer potential interruptions via too many people on the dirt roads at once. Our guides made sure that we were always the only range rover on a particular unpaved track and this fostered a very intimate vision of the beauty of Africa...almost a dream.
Our guides were extremely knowledgable about this wonderful place and creatures and took great care in moving about quietly. They really knew where to look for amazing animal sightings including gazelles, elephants, lion prides, giraffes, hippos, Cape buffalo, all manner of incredible birds and on and on.
One of the most rare sighting was of a female leopard and her two young kits; watching her pad down a dry wadi and call her kits in a strange feline cry was amazing...they will only emerge from their hiding spot when they hear their mother's specific voice and sure enough, they bounded out and we watched for quite some time as they rebounded and moved on to the local watering hole.
Venturing out three times a day - for about 2.5 hours each trek - ensured that we would see the beauty of the land and it's inhabitants in a realistic variety of ways, not just a standard zoo-like single and contrived view (we actually visited a "game reserve" on the south eastern coast of Africa a week or so later and it is unworthy of camparison (we are mad for wildlife so we did this day trip too; 'recommended only for those who can't make it for a full safari or just passing through - otherwise, no thanks, we were irrevocably spoiled by Kruger!
The scenery is a mix of plains, jungle, rivers...all of the things you may have dreamed about Africa. Our accommodations were quite comfortable with all amenities, located on the edge of a river so we could view various creatures making there way to the river's edge to eat, drink and bathe.
The cuisine was quite good - getting a lot of face-time with the real Africa takes some energy and after three jaunts, you really enjoy a nice meal and a good glass of wine. Lion Sands is absolutely superb in this manner of hospitality - it's a mannered, hospitable place and very relaxing - highly recommended.
Seeing something so rare like Kruger - this beautiful and remarkable place - is life-changing and this is a feeling we will always carry in our hearts and minds. We wish the same for you in your safari. Jambo!
Email Gareth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Another amazing trip to Kruger
I realised on Wednesday evening that I had nothing planned for the upcoming weekend, and booked 4 nights of camping in the Southern Part of the Kruger Park,1 night at Berg-en-dal and 3 nights at Pretoriuskop.
I've been going to the park since I was a child but it had been a few years since I was last there as I've been travelling Asia for the past 2 years. It was magical to go back, and this time with my new hobby of photography. Magical warm weather (despite it being winter) and great sightings being the bush is truly my happy place.
If you'd like any more info or to see some of my photographs please feel to connect with me www.thefreedomfighter.net.
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Email Kanikoski | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent introduction to South African wildlife
We visited the Kruger National Park with a guide, as part of a more extensive South African safari holiday. Our experience at the Kruger set us up very nicely for the rest of our trip, as it provided us with a relatively 'soft' start in viewing the animals and birdlife from the safety and comfort of an air-conditioned car. Our game sightings were excellent, with up-to-date local information points helping us to make and photograph some wonderful wildlife encounters. Beyond the 'big five', much of the pleasure was in time spent close-up with 'common' animals such as zebras, and although I'm not a 'birder' as such, we were also guided into spotting a varied selection of colourful and fascinating birdlife. The Kruger National Park may not be sufficient for a whole safari holiday, but it is definitely an excellent way to get accustomed to some of the wildlife you may see elsewhere in South Africa.
Email Martie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great safari destination
June was the perfect weather to visit the Kruger National Park since it can be extremely hot in the summer months (September - April). The weather was perfect with clear sunny days. We stayed in the Fish Eagle Guest House in the Letaba rest camp. The guest house was large and modern (rooms were more basic compared to the rest of the very modern house) and even had its own bird hide with a view of the Letaba river. Birds and buck would wander into our outdoor area making it possible to not even take a drive to see animals. The scenery were beautiful and lush. We saw a lot of animals especially elephant and impala in the middle/northern part of the park. The Letaba River runs next to the road which makes spotting animals sometimes very easy. The south of the park (south of Skukuza) was very dry but the lions, leopard and other cat species were more predominant around Skukuza. We had some lovely food at two of the park’s restaurants. We used our own Kombi to drive around the park. The tar roads are in a great condition and the dirt roads can be a little bumpy sometimes but really worth it to see all the different animals. The camp shops were well stocked and carry a lot of souvenirs that can be bought for someone back home. We saw a large variety of animals and birds and will definitely be returning next year!
Excellent spot, especially for accessibility and ease of stay
Kruger is an easy place to reach, to stay in, and to get around. Lots of paved roads, though you can also get out onto the less-traveled dirt roads, even with a 2wd hatchback when it's dry.
It's easy to see game, especially if you drive slowly. I got great hyena, kudu, ostrich, zebra, girrafe, and hippo sightings. It was easy to follow cars to the roadside predators, too, though the crowds take away from the wilderness feel some.
Definitely stay in the tented safari camps. Much more peaceful and quiet than Skukuza was.
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Email Harold Brown | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Life Time Experience
A safari, by far, is one of the best adventures you will ever make. I have been on 5 safari's in South Africa and Botswana, including a river safari and each one was a fantastic experience. I spent 4 days at Kruger but a Safari experience is an adventure that cannot be measured in time alone. Driving through the park and taking in the scenery and wildlife is like traveling through the past. I stayed at Skukuza Rest Camp where the accommodations are nice but simple. I think the simplicity helps with the overall experience of a time long gone when the animals roamed a far greater portion of Africa than they do today. Take your camera and enjoy the drive.
Safari Tours to Kruger NP
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4-Day Luxury Radisson Kruger Safari
$861 to $947 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryHotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 1,918 Reviews
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4-Day Private Kruger Park Safari
$1,339 to $1,393 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Junglers Adventure Tours
4.9/5 – 32 Reviews
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6-Day Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari
$1,139 to $1,218 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Moholoholo (Wildlife Sanctuary), 3 Rondavels (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viva Safaris
4.9/5 – 303 Reviews
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